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We Want Blood!

Peter Pan Speedrock · 2010

33 min · 13 tracks · punk rock

A relentless barrage of high-octane punk infused with rockabilly swagger and unapologetic energy.

Top tracks — play these first

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    We Want Blood! — The title track encapsulates the album's raw spirit with its driving rhythm and aggressive vocals, setting the tone for the entire record.
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    Goin’ Downtown — This track stands out with its catchy hooks and fast-paced instrumentation that exemplifies the band's signature punk style, making it a fan favorite.
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    Crank Up the Everything! — With its anthemic chorus and explosive energy, this song effectively captures the band's ethos of living life to the fullest and rejecting mediocrity.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

51 /100
Foothills
Higher than 34% of albums we've rated

The album delivers energetic punk with rockabilly influences, showcasing strong songwriting and distinct sound.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a fast-paced title track that sets a high-energy tone, maintaining a relentless tempo throughout the first half.
  • Several tracks feature prominent guitar riffs that blend punk aggression with rockabilly rhythms, creating a distinctive sound.
  • The last three tracks slow down slightly in tempo, allowing for brief moments of dynamic contrast before concluding with an energetic finish.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
6/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • quick, punchy listening sessions
  • high-energy workout motivation
  • immediate hooks and energy
  • front-loaded adrenaline rushes

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'We Want Blood!' was released in 2010, Peter Pan Speedrock had established themselves as a prominent force in the Dutch punk scene, following their 2006 album 'Go! Get Some!' This record served as a culmination of their evolving sound and growing fanbase, solidifying their reputation with intense live performances and a raw, energetic style.
Stylistic neighbors
Zeke· The Bronx· Dead Kennedys

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 We Want Blood! 2:19
  • 2 Goin’ Downtown 1:48
  • 3 Sofullashit 1:37
  • 4 One-Woman Man 2:18
  • 5 Just Another Day 4:18
  • 6 Crank Up the Everything! 2:32
  • 7 It’s About You 1:20
  • 8 Breaking Down 2:19
  • 9 Bakkerburg 2:18
  • 10 Gotta Do the Catchin’ (While the Catchin’ Is Good) 3:58
  • 11 Bad Energy 3:29
  • 12 Too Far Gone 2:25
  • 13 Hell Is Where It’s at 3:07

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